buttons Abarth Grande Punto 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

45
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IIN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Climate control compressor on/off
button B
Pressing button
√when the button led
is on, will deactivate compressor and turn
the button led off. Pressing the button
when the led is off will activate compres-
sor and turn the button led on. When
turning the compressor off, the system will
deactivate air recirculation to prevent win-
dow misting up.
In this event, although the system is able
to keep the required temperature, the
wording FULLwill disappear from the
display. If the system is no longer able to
keep the required temperature, temper-
ature value will flash and the wording
AUTOwill disappear from the display.
IMPORTANT With the climate control
compressor off, it is not possible to admit
air to the passenger compartment with a
temperature below the outside tempera-
ture; moreover, under certain environ-
mental conditions, windows could mist up
fastly since air is not dehumidified.
The switching off of the climate control
compressor remains in storage even when
the engine has been stopped.
To restore automatic control for switch-
ing on the climate control compressor,
press again button
√or press button AU-
TO.
With climate control compressor off if
outside temperature is higher than the set
one the system will not be able to keep
the required condition, the temperaturevalue will then start to flash on the display
for a few seconds and wording AUTO
will then go off.
With climate control compressor off, the
fan speed can be set to zero manually.
With compressor on and engine running,
the fan speed cannot be lower that one
bar on the display.
Fast window demisting/defrosting
button F
Press this button: the climate control sys-
tem will automatically switch on all the
functions required for fast windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting,
that is:
❒ switches on climate control compres-
sor when climatic conditions are suit-
able;
❒air recirculation off;
❒maximum air temperature HIon both
areas;
❒activates proper fan speed according to
engine coolant temperature to limit the
flow into the passenger compartment of
air not warm enough to demist the win-
dows;
❒ directs air flow to windscreen and front
side windows vents;
❒turns heated rear window on.IMPORTANT Fast demisting/defrosting
function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature reach-
es the proper temperature.
When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the button led and the heated
rear window button led are on.
FULL AUTOwording on the display is
off.
When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the only manual operations pos-
sible are manual adjustment of the fan
speed and switching heated rear window
off. Pressing the max. demisting/defrosting
button or the air recirculation buttons or
compressor off button or the AUTO
button, the system switches off the max.
demisting/defrosting function and restores
the operating conditions of the system pri-
or to turning it on.

74
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Abarth Dealer-
ship to have the headlights properly ad-
justed.HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
It works with ignition key at MARand
dipped beams on. When the car is loaded,
it slopes backwards. This means that the
headlight beam rises. In this case, it is nec-
essary to return it to the correct position.To adjust the headlight slant
fig. 93
Press buttons Òand set on the con-
trol panel.
The display located on the instrument pan-
el, provides the visual indication of the po-
sitions during the adjustment operation.
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats.
Position 1- five passengers.
Position 2- five passengers + load in the
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FOG
LIGHTS (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Contact Abarth Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.
fig. 93F0M0103m

197
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– version codes ............................... 184
Bonnet .................................................. 71
Boot ........................................................ 68
– extension ........................................ 69
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 68
– emergency opening....................... 69
Boot light .............................................. 55
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)............................... 78
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 169
– technical data ................................ 186
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 139
– types of bulbs ................................ 139
Car inactivity ...................................... 120
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 165
– scheduled servicing ...................... 162
– service schedule ........................... 163
– use of the car under heavy
conditions ........................................... 165Card box - CD box............................. 60
Carrying children safely ..................... 97
Ceiling lights
– front ................................................ 54
– puddle/door .................................. 55
Central console oddment
compartment ..................................... 58
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 102
Cigar lighter .......................................... 60
Clutch ................................................... 185
CO
2emissions...................................... 196
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 167
– fuel ................................................... 195
Control buttons .................................. 55
Correct use of the car ...................... 127
Cruise Control ..................................... 52
Digital display ..................................... 16
Dimensions .......................................... 190
ABS ...................................................... 76
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 88
Air bag
– front ................................................. 103
– side .................................................. 106
Air filter ................................................ 170
Air vents ............................................... 34
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 59
Ashtray................................................... 60
ASR ......................................................... 81
– activation/deactivation ................. 82
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 40
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 171
– jump starting ................................. 134
– recharging ...................................... 157
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 176
I I
N N
D D
E E
X X